PSI Enrolled Agent Exam: What Candidates Should Know

The IRS has selected PSI to deliver the Enrolled Agent Special Enrollment Examination (SEE). For EA candidates, the big takeaway is simple: PSI now handles exam scheduling, test delivery, and candidate support, and offers remote online proctoring.

What is changing with the EA exam?

According to the announcement, PSI began supporting the EA-SEE program in May 2026, including appointment scheduling, exam administration, candidate support, and score reporting. Beginning in July 2026, candidates are expected to have access to PSI test centers in the U.S. and remote online proctoring for both U.S. and international candidates.

That means the core exam itself is still the IRS Enrolled Agent exam, but the testing vendor is changing. For candidates, this usually affects the logistics of testing more than the content:

• where you schedule your exam
• which test centers are available
• what check-in and ID procedures look like
• whether remote testing is an option for your location

The exam’s three parts remain the same: Part 1 Individuals, Part 2 Businesses, and Part 3 Representation.

Will the EA exam content change?

A testing vendor change does not automatically mean a major content change. The IRS still owns the credentialing program and sets the standards for Enrolled Agents. PSI’s role includes exam development and maintenance under IRS oversight, but candidates should not assume that a new vendor means a completely different exam blueprint overnight.

What may change more noticeably is the test-day experience. PSI highlighted security features, ID verification, and online proctoring controls. If you plan to test remotely, expect stricter environmental checks, technology requirements, and proctoring rules than you would have at a physical test center.

So if you’re studying now, your best move is still to focus on mastering EA exam topics rather than worrying about vendor branding.

What should EA candidates do now?

As you schedule under PSI, follow official IRS and PSI updates for the current 2026-27 testing cycle rules. Pay close attention to:

• registration instructions
• available test center locations
• remote proctoring eligibility
• ID and system requirements
• rescheduling and cancellation policies

If you prefer in-person testing, the expanded test-center network may be a plus. If you live outside the U.S. or need more flexibility, remote proctoring could make the SEE more accessible.

For study purposes, nothing changes about the need to practice under exam-style conditions. That’s where a question bank and mock exams can help. At Enrolled Angel (enrld.com), candidates can practice across all three EA exam parts and build test-day confidence before scheduling.

Practical takeaway

The IRS moving the SEE to PSI is mainly a delivery and scheduling change, not a reason to overhaul your study plan. Keep studying the exam content, and as you schedule under PSI, check official logistics carefully so there are no surprises on exam day.